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The National Commission for Persons With Disabilities (NCPWD) has invited the Nigerian management of Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC), an international fast food restaurant chain, to an investigative panel of inquiry.
This follows a recent case of discriminatory practice at a KFC outlet at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, against Debola Daniel, who is the son of Gbenga Daniel, senator representing Ogun east senatorial district and former governor of Ogun state.
Daniel had narrated that the restaurant had stopped him and his family from gaining access, stating that “no wheelchairs were allowed”.
“Just as we were about to sit, the lady at the till — who was apparently the manager — called out loudly, ‘No Wheelchairs Allowed’,” he posted.
“I have never been the type of person to make a fuss or complain about my disability.”
On March 28, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) announced that it had shut down the outlet over the treatment meted to Daniel.
James Lalu, executive secretary of NCPWD, has directed that the panel should deal with the issue accordingly.
“The issue of discrimination is very serious and cannot be taken with levity irrespective of whoever is involved,” Lalu said.
Lalu said the incident negates the provisions of section 1 of the Discrimination Against Persons With Disabilities 2018 (Prohibition) Act.
